Because REM Sleep Is Similar to Wakefulness in Several Respects,it

question 20

Multiple Choice

Because REM sleep is similar to wakefulness in several respects,it makes sense that REM sleep circuits are controlled by a structure involved in maintaining wakefulness: the

• A) thalamus.
• B) basal forebrain.
• C) reticular activating system.
• D) cerveau isolé.
• E) both A and B

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